Welisara Population 2026
Welisara has a population of 41,306, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, located in Western Province. Roughly 0.2% of Sri Lanka's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Colombo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,306
Rank in Sri Lanka
#34
Coordinates
7.03°N, 79.90°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Colombo
Distance to capital (Colombo)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Province
| City | Population | Rank in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 648,034 | #1 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 219,827 | #2 |
| Maharagama | 195,355 | #3 |
| Moratuwa | 168,280 | #5 |
| Negombo | 137,223 | #6 |
| Pita Kotte | 118,179 | #7 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 | #8 |
| Katunayaka | 84,643 | #15 |
Cities near Welisara
FAQ
What is the population of Welisara?
Welisara has a population of 41,306 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Sri Lanka.
What region is Welisara in?
Welisara is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Is Welisara the capital of Sri Lanka?
No, the capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, about 12 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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